NJSBA Family Law Section

I was wondering if someone could answer this question off the top of their head....

Is leave of Court or a signed Substitution of Attorney required for an attorney to withdraw their appearance in a non-dissolution custody matter?

I have an extremely non-cooperative client in a pending FD matter and I need to terminate the relationship ASAP.  Hearing is scheduled for next week. 

Thanks, I am tied up today and do not have time to do the research.

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Blake Rush Esq.
Easton PA
(610)258-4003
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I always do Substitution of Attorneys in my family law cases, but here time is of the essence and I do not know if the client will cooperate. I hope to avoid having to file a Motion.

Thus, I need to determine if the Court would accept a Withdrawal of Appearance without the client's signature in a non-dissolution matter.

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Blake Rush Esq.
Easton PA
(610)258-4003
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-27-2015 12:53
From: Gregory Thomlison
Subject: Withdrawal of Appearance from Non-Dissolution Cases

I always do a Substitution of Attorney if I can't continue my
representation in an FD matter.


Gregory Thomlison, Esq.
Law Office of Stacey D. Kerr, Esq.
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Toms River, NJ 08753
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On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 12:41 PM, Blake Rush via New Jersey State Bar